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Roy Harwood Billing OAM (born 1947) is a New Zealand television actor, now based on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. He was brought up in Ruawai, Northland, New Zealand. Billing spent almost three decades living and working in Australia. He became widely known for his role as organised-crime boss “Aussie Bob” Trimbole in the TV series Underbelly.

Roy Billing
OAM
Roy Billing in 2012.
Born
Roy Harwood Billing

1947 (age 74–75)
New Zealand
OccupationActor.comedian
SpouseLinda Tizard (¿? - present)
ChildrenKelly Billing
Simon Billing (1975 - October 26, 1995) deceased

Career


In 1965 Billing formed a psychedelic rock band called The Ministry of Fog. After a short period at university doing a science degree, he dropped out and got a job at Inland Revenue. After three years he moved into advertising, joining Auckland agencies Jacka Brown and later, McCann Erickson. “For a long time, I was stuck in accounts when I really wanted to be in creative.” [1]

After hobby stints in amateur theatre and Theatre Corporate, founding director Raymond Hawthorne offered him a job with a state theatre program, Theatre in Education, working with high schools throughout the North Island. Billing left advertising to take up the less lucrative new role, at the age of 30. It was the beginning of his life as an actor.

"Looking back now, I don’t know how I managed it. Theatre in Education was actually quite a hard job. We travelled around the country going to schools and trying to engage students in the concepts of drama, and of course they didn’t want to know about it."[1]

Billing has starred in many television shows and had main roles on Bad Cop, Bad Cop, Dossa and Joe and Hell Has Harbour Views. Billing also had a recurring role on Blue Heelers as Senior Constable Ian Goss, on Always Greener as Eddie McGill, in Packed to the Rafters as Ron Barrett, and in Under the Mountain. In 2000 he featured in the film The Dish, a comedy about the moon landings, portraying the Mayor of Parkes. He also appeared as part of the ensemble on the 2006 season of Thank God You're Here. He has had a guest role on All Saints.

From 2012 Billing has played Harry Strang in the Jack Irish television drama series and television movies adapted from the detective novels by Peter Temple.[2]

In 2009, Billing played Griffith drug lord Robert Trimbole in the high-rating drama series Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities, starring alongside Matthew Newton. He also starred in the film Charlie and Boots. Billing played the part of Chief Dufflepud in the 2010 film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader as well as a recurring character in the Nine Network police drama Cops L.A.C..

He started acting with Theatre Corporate, Auckland in the late 1970s. Early roles in New Zealand were in Sea Urchins a 1980-84 New Zealand TV series, the 1982 films The Scarecrow and Beyond Reasonable Doubt, the 1985 film Came a Hot Friday, and as Captain Gordon Vette in the 1988 miniseries Erebus: The Aftermath.

In 2013, he appeared in the New Zealand television comedy Agent Anna,[3] for which he agreed to be paid at New Zealand rates.

In 2020, Billing starred in the Australian comedy-drama film Never Too Late.[4]

Billing returned to New Zealand to live in late 2019.[1]

Actor Roy Billing photographed at his home in New Zealand in 2019.
Actor Roy Billing photographed at his home in New Zealand in 2019.

Awards


Billing's plaque at the Australian Film Walk of Fame, Ritz Cinema, Randwick, Sydney
Billing's plaque at the Australian Film Walk of Fame, Ritz Cinema, Randwick, Sydney

In 1999, Billing was nominated in the 'Best Actor in a Supporting Role' award at the AFI Awards for his role in Siam Sunset. In 2009, Billing won the 'Best Actor in a Television Drama' award at the AFI Awards, and was nominated for the 'Outstanding Actor' award at the 2010 Logies for his role in Underbelly.

Billing's career achievements were honoured in 2009 when he was inducted into the Australian Film Walk of Fame.[5]

On 26 January 2015, Billing was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for "service to the performing arts, particularly as an actor, and to the community".[6][7]

In 2015, Billing became the first person to be honoured with a star on Winton's Walk of Fame which was revealed during The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival in Winton, Queensland.[8]


Charity work


Billing is a national ambassador for the cancer charity Dry July and has supported the charity for over 4 years.[9]


Filmography


YearFilmRoleOther notes
2019Never Too LateJames Wendell
Myall Creek Day of JusticeJudge Burton(in post-production)
Beast No MoreGus(completed, but not released)
2018The ConfessionDr. John Sounitis(Short)(completed, but not released)
ShooterFrank(Short)
OccupationTown Mayor
2017Shot ClockCrime Boss(Short)
2016RoyRoy / Searle(Short)
2015The GapDon Ritchie(Short)
Manny LewisLyle
CrumbleFather(Short)
2014Tits on a BullRusty(Short)
A Lady & A RobotLord Julian Stanley(Short)
2013The HatinatorPaul(Short) (completed, but not released)
AutismDr. Taylor(Short)
FairytruthPops(Short)
The StreakUncle Nev(Short)
Mystery RoadRobbo, Weapon Shop Owner
2011SwerveGood Samaritan
A Heartbeat AwayGeorge
2010The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderChief Dufflepud
2009BenefitFather(Short)
Boys on Film 1: Hard LoveJoe / Jana (segment "Mirror Mirror")
Charlie & BootsRoly
BoundlessDad(Short)
Dear DiaryArthur(Short)
2008$9.99Marcus Portman / Policeman #1 (voice)stop motion animated adult film
Mirror MirrorJoe / Jana(Short)
2007Boys Own StoryUncle Charlie(Short)
Unfinished SkyRoyce
The Rose of Ba ZizThe Great Whiz(Short)
Spike UpSteve Barker(Short)
Razzle DazzleArthur Rudd
2006The BetGeorge
AquamarineGrandpa Bob
2004ThunderstruckTiny
Strange BedfellowsFred Coulson
2002Black and WhiteDet-Sgt Turner
Rabbit-Proof FencePolice Inspector
2000The Magic PuddingTom Bluegum (voice role)Animated film
The DishMayor Robert 'Bob' McIntyre
1999Erskineville KingsTicket Officer
PassionJohn Perring Jnr
Siam SunsetBill Leach
1998A Little Bit of SoulJudge
1997Thank God He Met LizzieRon
Doing Time for Patsy ClineDad
1996FreestyleDS Grieve(Short)
Children of the RevolutionPolice Sergeant
1995SwerveBusinessman(Short)
1994The Roly Poly ManSidebottom
Dallas DollDave Harry
1991GotchaFish Shop Owner(Short)
Old ScoresFrank O'Riordan
1989Zilch!Gary Hyde
1986Queen City RockerStacy's Father
1985Came a Hot FridayDarkie Benson
1984Other HalvesHarry Daniels
1983StrataKeith
Savage IslandsAuctioneer
1982Klynham SummerMr. Potroz
Beyond Reasonable DoubtCourt Official
YearTelevision seriesRoleOther notes
1980Mortimer's PatchRon BaileyTV Series, 1 episode
Sea UrchinsSharky(TV Movie)
1981Under the Mountainone of the Wilberforce Family (disguised slug monster)TV Series, 5 episodes
1982Loose EnzThurstonTV Series, 1 episode
1983An Age ApartPassengerTV Series, 1 episode
1984Gliding OnPerce (1984-1985)TV Series, 1 episode
Inside StraightGeorge McClean / George Maclean / George McLeanTV Series, 9 episodes
Out of TimeJohn Wilkinson(TV Movie)
Children of the Dog StarDonald KierneyTV Mini-Series, 6 episodes
1985The Adventures of Terry TeoShaddockTV Series, 4 episodes
1988Erebus: The AftermathCaptain Gordon VetteTV Mini-Series, 4 episodes
1990Raider of the South SeasTed Grundy(TV Movie)
1991Hampton CourtMr. ColloudosTV Series, 13 episodes
Police RescueMyerTV Series, 1 episode
1992A Country PracticeJames DeekoTV Series, 1 episode
G.P.Bob OtrantoTV Series, 1 episode
Hey Dad..!Dr. MacLeanTV Series, 1 episode
1993Time TraxMr. MillerTV Series, 1 episode (billed as Roy Billings)
MinderDS DavisTV Series, 1 episode
1994CoverstoryDetective Inspector ClarkTV Series, 1 episode
Over the HillShort BobTV Series, 1 episode
1995Mission Top SecretSuperintendent Burke / BurkeTV Series, 3 episodes
1996Home and AwayJohn ClintonTV Series, 3 episodes
1997Big SkyBob the Bookie / BarmanTV Series, 1 episode
Water RatsStanTV Series, 1 episode
1998WildsideKennedyTV Series, 2 episodes
Murder CallHarry PoldingTV Series, 1 episode
1998-2008All SaintsMurray Blackwood (2004)/ Darryl Hornby (2008)/ Barry Croft (1998 was billed as Roy Billings)TV Series, 5 episodes
1999Dog's Head BayFranco PoreiniTV Series, 3 episodes
2000Variety Show at the End of the WorldWarTV Series, 1 episode
2001When Good Ghouls Go BadMayor ChurneyTV Movie, made by ABC Family
2001-2006Blue HeelersSenior Constable Ian GossTV Series, 5 episodes
2002Bad Cop, Bad CopAssistant Commissioner 'Pud' TugwellTV Series, 2 episodes
Dossa and JoeCharlieTV Series, 1 episode
2002-2003Always GreenerEddie McGillTV Series, 4 episodes
Don't Blame the KoalasPrincipalTV Series, 13 episodes
2003Fat Cow MotelBill ButlerTV Series, 13 episodes
The StripDouglas CollinsTV Series, 8 episodes
Skin & BoneTupper(TV Movie)
2005The Secret Life of UsFrankTV Series, 1 episode
Small Claims: White WeddingRon Duffy(TV Movie)
A Very Barry ChristmasBarry Buckley (voice role)(TV Movie)
Hell Has Harbour ViewsKevin Fields(TV Movie)
2006Headland' ColTV Series, 5 episodes
Two TwistedBarberTV Series, 1 episode
Thank God You're Herepart of ensemble CastTV Series, 1 episode
2007Jackie JackieMr. Chuck(TV Movie)
Valentine's DayKevin Flynn(TV Movie)
2008Packed to the RaftersRon BarrettTV Series, 3 episodes
Out of the BlueMr HoltTV Series, 1 episode
2009UnderbellyAussie Bob TrimboleTV Series, 13 episodes
Chandon PicturesCelebrantTV Series, 1 episode
2010Cops L.A.C.Graeme SinclairTV Series, 13 episodes
2010-2018RakeSenate President / Judge JordanTV Series, 8 episodes
2011Underbelly Files: InfiltrationAussie Bob(TV Movie)
2012Micro NationNarratorTV Series, 1 episode
'Jack Irish: Bad Debts Harry Strang(TV Movie)
Jack Irish: Black TideHarry Strang(TV Movie)
HoundsDavidTV Series, 1 episode
2013CliffyWally(TV Movie)
The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife FightingSpecial GuestTV Mini-Series, 1 episode
2013-2014Agent AnnaClinton WalkerTV Series, 16 episodes
WonderlandPeter VarvarisTV Series, 4 episodes
2014It's a DateGrahamTV Series, 1 episode
Jack Irish: Dead PointHarry Strang(TV Movie)
2016Dog SquadronRex (voice)(TV Short)
Here Come the Habibs!AlanTV Series, 1 episode
2016-2021Jack IrishHarry StrangTV Series, 16 episodes
2017SistersRonTV Series, 7 episodes
House of BondDoozer HughesTV Mini-Series, 2 episodes
House HusbandsBernieTV Series, 1 episode
2018Pilot WeekDavisTV Series, 1 episode

References


  1. Downie, Ken (January 2020). "Roy Billing". North & South magazine. No. January 2020. Auckland: Bauer Media. pp. 68–72.
  2. "ABC confirms June return date for season of JACK IRISH with GUY PEARCE". TV Blackbox. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  3. "Roy Billing". www.nzonscreen.com. 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Maddox, Garry (16 April 2019) Life is still busy over 70 for stars of new 'triumph over ageing' film, The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  5. "Putting on the Ritz". Southern Courier. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  6. "Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division" (PDF). Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia. 26 January 2015. p. 15. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  7. "Australia Day honours: NSW residents recognised with Orders of Australia". ABC News. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  8. Anderson, John (3 July 2015). "Bring in stars to boost Australian film industry, says actor". Townsville Bulletin. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  9. "Go Dry this July". Dry July 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.


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